Adenomyosis has been described as a cousin or evil twin of endometriosis. While they are two distinct conditions, they have similarities and can also coexist at the same time. Which makes diagnosing it that much harder. And another barrier? Some women who have it, have no symptoms.

There have been calls through petitions in Australia, the UK and Canada to recognize both endometriosis and adenomyosis as disabilities.

To understand this condition more, we reached out to Dr. Mathew Leonardi, a gynaecological surgeon and sonologist at McMaster University Medical Centre in Hamilton, Canada.

Research Links:

Adenomyosis: The Common Gynecological Condition You've Never Heard Of: https://swhr.org/adenomyosis-the-common-gynecological-condition-youve-never-heard-of

Gabrielle Union On the Condition That Caused Her Infertility | SuperSoul Sunday | OWN: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6XJMHhd-a3E

The Evil Twins of Chronic Pelvic Pain Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis on Interstitial Cystitis/Painful Bladder Syndrome and Endometriosis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11641437

Global prevalence of adenomyosis and endometriosis: a systematic review and meta-analysis: https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC12629041

Women with adenomyosis are at higher risks of endometrial and thyroid cancers: A population-based historical cohort study: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0194011

Cambridge woman's petition for better endometriosis treatment and research heads to House of Commons vote: https://www.cambridgetoday.ca/local-news/cambridge-womans-petition-for-better-endometriosis-treatment-and-research-heads-to-house-of-commons-vote-12478485

Dr. Leonardi Discusses Advancements In Imaging For Endometriosis And Diagnostic Care: https://endometriosisnetwork.com/endo-hub/imaging-for-endometriosis-an-interview-with-dr-mathew-leonardi-part-1